Child custody disputes often result in emotionally charged legal battles. The presence of a criminal record may greatly influence these cases. While having a criminal record does not automatically disqualify a parent from obtaining custody, it can shape the outcome of...
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Routine child custody proceedings in New Jersey
Child custody can be the most challenging part of divorce for New Jersey parents. These proceedings, while scary, are oftentimes pretty straightforward. The court is just determining the best arrangement for your children. How to best prepare Sometimes you can discuss...
The role parents’ finances play on custody decisions
Many factors are considered by the courts in New Jersey during a child custody case. While each parent’s financial status is one of the factors, several others play important roles in the final decision. Finances, however, can play a role in how each parent approaches...
4 things moms should know about child support
New Jersey mothers who go through a divorce often find themselves facing many financial questions. In addition to adjusting to life on a single income, the concept of child support often makes an already difficult divorce more contentious. There are a few things that...
How to handle your co-parent missing support payments
In even the most cordial of situations, divorce is hard. Not only do you have to face life as a newly single person, but if children are involved, there are other considerations. Things can become even more complicated when your co-parent fails to make court-ordered...
Is a 50/50 custody arrangement a good idea?
Agreeing to a custody arrangement after a divorce can be a difficult process. Many modern parents consider a 50/50 custody arrangement to be in everyone's best interests, but is it really? If you're in New Jersey, you need to know how NJ law allots custody of children...
When is it time to have your child support order modified?
Child support orders are legally binding documents that outline the rights and responsibilities of both parents when it comes to providing financial support for their children. But these orders can become outdated as life circumstances change. If you find yourself in...
Is “nesting” right for you and your child?
Nesting is a term used to describe the process of a separated or divorced couple setting up two living spaces for themselves and their children. The concept is based on the idea that it can be easier for children to adjust to the changes brought about by their...
Deciding which type of custody will best fit your family’s situation
Just as every family is unique, the decisions made regarding custody will depend on a variety of unique issues. New Jersey parents should become familiar with the types of custody available as they work towards an agreement. Legal and physical custody is not the same...
What family members should know about visitation rights
Typically, only a child's parents are granted formal custody or visitation rights after a divorce or separation. However, a New Jersey judge may also grant those rights to the child's siblings or grandparents. There are many factors that will likely be taken into...
